K-13 SPRAY-ON INSULATION

A Total System: Fiber, Binder, Application

K-13 is a total system of recycled natural fibers, chemical treatment, binding system and application method. The K-13 system begins with specially prepared cellulose fibers which are chemically treated. K-13 is produced in a strict, quality controlled manufacturing process. K-13 is applied by an international network of licensed applicators through approved fiber machines and nozzles for control of the fiber/binder ratio. During application, the K-13 fibers are combined with a patented adhesive. The finished product is a strong, durable monolithic coating of a predetermined thickness. Some surfaces will require priming prior to being sprayed.

Standard & Custom Colors

Available in a wide variety of colors, K-13 is especially attractive as a surface finish in new construction as well as renovation projects. Available in seven standard colors, K-13 can also be specified in specially matched custom colors.

Standard Color
K-13 BLACK

Standard Color
K-13 GRAY

Standard Color Light Gray

Standard Color
K-13 LIGHT GRAY

Standard Color
K-13 WHITE

Standard Color
K-13 BEIGE

Standard Color
K-13 TAN

Standard Color
K-13 COCOA

Custom Color
POSITIVE RED SW 6871

Custom Color
GOLD COAST SW 6376

Custom Color
GOLDSMITH CSP-960

Custom Color
PEARL GREEN RAL 6035

Custom Color
SIGNAL BLUE RAL 5005

Custom Color
PLUM PERFECT BM 1371

Custom Color
GENTLE AQUAMARINE SW 9046

Thermal Performance

K-13 insulates by creating dead air spaces between and within its hollow fibers. Because K-13 fibers are sprayed-in-place, they fill cracks, seams and voids, forming a monolithic coating over the substrate which helps reduce air infiltration. Unlike prefabricated insulations, K-13 has no voids or compressed areas to reduce thermal efficiency. The result is a more effective in-place product with exceptionally low heat loss characteristics. The patented adhesive utilized in the installation of K-13 adheres to virtually all common construction materials including: metal, wood, concrete, and glass. Some surfaces may require pretreatment prior to installing K-13. This unique adhesive provides unequaled strength allowing applications of 3/4 inch to over 5 inches without mechanical support. This capability provides R-values from 3 to over 19.

Condensation Control

For areas such as indoor pools and ice arenas, K-13 aids in condensation control. The proper combination of K-13 and ventilation prevents condensation on metal, concrete and other surfaces. K-13 actually reduces ventilation requirements, saving in both the ventilation equipment investment and operating cost.

Acoustical Performance

The resilient fibers of K-13 absorb sound energy instead of reflecting it, reducing reverberation time and making speech and music more intelligible. Excessive noise is reduced with the application of K-13 while greatly improving ambient sound quality in a wide variety of building projects including auditoriums, sports facilities, detention facilities, television and sound studios, convention centers and parking garages.

Approvals & Ratings

Fire Performance Ratings

K-13 has been rated and approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation for use in the following categories:

Category I: As an interior finish material of low fire hazard (Class I Building Material) over noncombustible surfaces not requiring automatic sprinkler protection in and of itself.

Category II: As a protective coating to delay the ignition and reduce the surface burning rate of combustible wood and cellulosic fiber building materials.

Category III: As a protective coating to delay the ignition and reduce the surface burning rate of low melting, combustible cellular plastic building materials and to protect their dimensional stability for a brief period.

Category IV: As a protective coating for building structural steel to supplement automatic sprinkler protection in preventing structural failure temperatures of the steel in high fire hazard occupancies.

Category V: As a protective coating to the underside of Class II insulated steel roof deck construction to sufficiently lower the rate of fuel contribution from the Class II deck components to qualify the construction as Class I allowing automatic sprinkler protection to be omitted where permissible under Factory Mutual Standards.